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Accounting in Washington

Accounting Schools in Washington

1,877 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Accounting is the 27th most popular major out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Washington

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 171
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 94,390 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Washington

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $76,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 8 colleges in Washington that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

A typical student attending EWU will pay a net price of $11,676. 96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,700. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,331.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,495. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW Bothell.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,484.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,444. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. A typical student attending WWU will pay a net price of $18,373.

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Accounting Careers in WA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Financial Analysts 22% $80,300
Financial Examiners 10% $85,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Business Administration & Management 1,503
Management Sciences & Methods 239
Taxation 76
Finance & Financial Management 73
Business & Commerce 67
International Business 62
Marketing 50
Entrepreneurial Studies 33

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